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must have!

PATRICK in GA

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SICK Tire Tool

Cam in UT

Comments On May 22, 2015:If you mount your own tires or fix your own flats, which we highly recommend!!!!! Due to once you do a couple they are way easy!!!!! This is by far the best tool you can have when changing a tire. It keeps the rubber down under the bead when you are moving around the tire and is so easy to use!!! Highly recommended to anyone and if you want a SICK tire changer check out premiermxproducts.com and the Ultimate Tire Changer!!!!!!!!!!!

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Works as advertised

Marc in CO

Comments On Mar 16, 2015:Nice tool to have. Eliminates need for three irons. Still nice to have someone help out, but if you can find a helper this tool really saves time and effort.

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Did its job

Jesse in MI

Comments On Feb 23, 2015:The bead buddy was easy to use and it did what it was supposed to do.

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Works ok

Tim in AZ

Comments On Feb 08, 2015:It does make tire mounting easier. It's not a game changer though. It does a good job of taking your knees place! Small and light enough to take on the trail if you wish. MP products always well made.

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Another Hand

David in IL

Comments On Jan 29, 2015:Works perfectly to hold your bike tire in place while pulling the rest of it onto the rim. This one is vastly superior to other brands as it's machined from one piece of billet, and will not break under any normal usage.

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Must have

gary in AZ

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Awesome product

JUSTIN in MO

Comments On Jan 11, 2015:Great product works exactly as stated and makes the dreaded tire change much easier.

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Works Well on Most Rims.

Peter in CA

Comments On Dec 26, 2014:It's a helpful tool in the shop, but too bulky for the trail kit. The hook doesn't reach the spokes on wider rims, but you can still "kinda" make it work.

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Well Worth the Money

Garrett in PA

Comments On Dec 17, 2014:I always saw the pro mechanics using these and I never knew what they were. I watched Jessy Nelson's mechanic use one at High Point this past summer and had to have one. It makes tire changes a lot easier!

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must have

Adam in ON

Comments On Nov 15, 2014:Work great and standing up without markings

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Nice anodized product

ANTHONY in AZ

Comments On Nov 05, 2014:One of those tools that every tool box should have if you do your own tire changes

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a must have tool

John in WV

Comments On Oct 26, 2014:This product works great. Very helpful tool if you change your own tires.

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Works as advertised

Malachi in KS

Comments On Mar 24, 2014:Bought this to help install ice tires, which can be very hard to install. Having the bead buddy adds the extra hand you need.

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Like an extra hand

alex in MO

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It helps

Scott in CO

Comments On Mar 13, 2014:Ue it every time I've swapped tires so couldn't say if you actually need one of these or not, but it works.

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High Quality

derek in CA

Comments On Feb 24, 2014:Very high quality tool. Will last forever without a doubt. A must for changing dirt bike tires!

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Great tool

Nick in CA

Comments On Feb 11, 2014:I have the original bead buddy. I always though it was just OK. It never pushed the bead down enough. This one does the trick. It is thicker material so it pushes the bead farther into the rim. It is also lighter so it can go in our camelback for trail tire changes. I wish we had it on our last ride. Had to change a tube 20 minutes into a ride. And it started snowing. Ride was awesome though.

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it helps if its needed

MATT in WV

Comments On Feb 10, 2014:I don't allways have to use this but for the times I have it did help.

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works great

Brian in CA

Comments On Dec 08, 2013:A must have for changing your own tires.

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Great tool

JOHN in TN

Comments On Nov 15, 2013:This is a handy tool to have. Just helps keep the tire in place once you start mounting and makes the job a little less of a hassle.

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Bead Buddy

warren in WY

Comments On Sep 04, 2013:Works good. Makes a tricky job easier.

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Great tool if you use it for its intended purpose

George in CA

Comments On Jul 25, 2013:This is a great tool that has gotten some bad reviews from people who dont understand what the tool is for or simply are asking too much of a tool that has a very specific purpose. This tool is simply to keep the bead from coming back over the rim, thats it. If you have not needed a bead buddy, chances are you do not use enough tire paste during your installs (and probably have a hard time mounting tires because of it). This thing works perfectly and allows you to concentrate on getting the tire on the rim without having to worry about taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back when the tire starts to pop back off the rim. This is a must have if you ride often as youre going to be changing a lot of tires.

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My new best friend

Mark in UT

Comments On Apr 30, 2013:I'm not sure how or why you would change a tire without one.

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Very simple and useful tool

MATTHEW in CA

Comments On Jan 03, 2013:Won't fit some wheels so be sure to check your forums for application on your particular bike. Used this extensively on XR400, CR250, and DR200 wheels and it works fantastic. Wish I would have bought one sooner - I would have saved my knuckles more than a few knocks.

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top gear

TONY in QLD

Comments On Jul 12, 2012:This tool is the best thing for tyre chnages, especially when you not near your shed.

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Handy tool to have.

Randy in NY

Comments On Jun 25, 2012:This is one of those tools that is nice to have, but you can get by without it.
The tool is built very well and see no reason it should ever fail. One piece of rugged aluminum. Much better than the two piece welded steel bead holders.

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Nice tool to have.

ALLAN in FL

Comments On Apr 04, 2012:Fast and easy for

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Bead Buddy II on XR650L

Steven in CA

Comments On Feb 20, 2012:This item didn't work well on the XR650L stock rims as they have a fat lip. With some persuasion I was able to get it to hold on to the spoke just slightly. This probably works great with MX rims. Check your wheel's lips for thickness before buying this tool.

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Bead Buddy

Matthew in NC

Comments On Feb 01, 2012:Works great. It's like having a third hand.

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industry standard

CURT in IL

Comments On Jan 17, 2012:Everyone uses this. It's the industry standard. In many of the tire changing videos done by the pro's, you'll see this item.

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Excellent quality!

David in WA

Comments On Dec 27, 2011:Motion Pro makes great stuff!! This is Great!

my buddy

SANTANA in NV

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Great help

MATT in NSW

Comments On Aug 03, 2011:This really helps out when trying to change your tire by yourself.

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Not great

DEAN in CA

Comments On May 23, 2011:kind of works... usually don't even bother with it as it does not help much

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helps a bit

bert in WA

Comments On Dec 05, 2010:nothing is going to make tyre changing fun (esp desert tyres) but this helps a bit to make it less painfull. dont know if its just my retarded way of changing tyres but if i have knee gards on i dont use the bead tool as i just knee it into submission.

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It works

Shaun in ID

Comments On Oct 24, 2010:Its one of those small things that you hate to have to buy but glad you did.

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NICE TOOL

ROBERT in NV

Comments On Sep 16, 2010:HAVE NOT HAD ANY TROUBLES YET. IS WHAT IT IS WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN.

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Bad Buddy

rafael in AZ

Comments On Jul 05, 2010:Third time used and the arm that hugs the spoke is already bent/bending and very weak (aluminum). I believe it's time to get the steel one. I am very gentle with my tools and very familiar with metals, but this one got me by surprise.